Riding a bike in Texas can come with significant injury risks. As a biker, you are vulnerable to serious and life-threatening injuries in a traffic accident. This includes traumatic brain injuries from striking your head or skull on the pavement. Although Texas does not have a universal bicycle helmet requirement, wearing one could save your…
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Can You Still Suffer a Brain Injury While Wearing a Bike Helmet?
Posted in Brain Injury on April 19, 2022
How to Deal With Head Injuries After a Car Accident
Posted in Brain Injury, Car Accidents on April 12, 2022
One of the most common types of injuries suffered in auto accidents in San Antonio is a head injury. Head injuries, such as skull fractures or contusions, can lead to brain trauma. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can cause significant symptoms that impact the victim for life. It is critical to know how to…
Read MoreCan I File a Brain Injury Claim on Behalf of a Loved One?
Posted in Brain Injury on February 17, 2022
Brain injuries are often catastrophic, meaning they have an extreme, permanent or life-changing effect on a victim. In many cases, a brain injury survivor does not have the mental capacity to understand his or her rights or take on a process as challenging and demanding as a brain injury lawsuit. This is why Texas law…
Read MoreCan I Recover Compensation for a Hypoxic Brain Injury?
Posted in Brain Injury on November 19, 2021
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a hypoxic brain injury, don’t hesitate to contact an attorney in Dallas for a free initial legal consultation. You may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the person or party who caused your brain injury in pursuit of financial compensation. Whether or not you…
Read MoreWhat Is a Life Care Plan? And Why Is it So Important in Brain Injury Lawsuits?
Posted in Brain Injury on November 12, 2021
If you recently suffered a brain injury in an accident in Texas and plan on filing a lawsuit against the person or party at fault, you will need what is known as a life care plan. A Texas life care plan is a document that lists all of your current and latent medical needs and…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Filing a Cerebral Palsy Claim
Posted in Brain Injury on November 11, 2021
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect the ability to move, balance and control the muscles. Children who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy will experience lifelong impairment of their motor function. Sometimes, cerebral palsy is caused by an injury to the brain that takes place during birth or shortly after the child is…
Read MoreHow Can a Lawyer Help a Brain Injury Victim?
Posted in Brain Injury on November 10, 2021
If you or a loved one gets diagnosed with a brain injury after a preventable accident in Dallas, Texas, hiring a personal injury lawyer can help you in many different ways. If you are entitled to bring a brain injury claim against one or more parties for causing your injury, an attorney can stand by…
Read MoreThe Basics of Spinal Cord Injury Claims
Posted in Brain Injury on November 8, 2021
If an accident in Texas gives you or a loved one a spinal cord injury, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Bringing a claim against the person or a party who is at fault for causing your injury can result in financial compensation for your related expenses and losses. However, a…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I Need a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney?
Posted in Brain Injury on April 29, 2021
No one plans on sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If the unexpected happens and you or a loved one suffer a brain injury, however, it is critical to prepare for the process ahead. You may need to hire a traumatic brain injury attorney in Dallas if someone else’s careless or reckless actions caused your…
Read MoreWhat Are The Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Posted in Brain Injury on April 27, 2021
The brain is an all-important organ that is responsible for controlling voluntary and involuntary bodily functions. Most patients fully recover from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that cause short-term disruptions to the brain’s ability to properly function. Some, however, suffer severe TBIs with long-term effects that last for months, years or life. Loss of Motor Skills…
Read MoreMild Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements in Texas: What Can I Get?
Posted in Brain Injury on October 5, 2020
A blow to the head can cause serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries resulted in roughly 223,000 hospitalizations in 2019. And many more were treated in an emergency department, primary care, and urgent care setting. If someone else’s negligence caused you or a loved one to sustain a mild TBI…
Read MoreHow a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Lead to Risks of Suicide
Posted in Brain Injury on June 7, 2020
Traumatic brain injuries and mental health have a close connection. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to many physical, emotional and behavioral changes in a survivor. These changes could cause an overall decrease in a survivor’s enjoyment and/or quality of life. A TBI may also cause conditions such as depression and anxiety. Together, these…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Concussion and a TBI?
Posted in Brain Injury on August 22, 2018
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have numerous detrimental effects. Though each injury is unique, a person with a TBI may experience emotional disturbances, changes in cognition, memory loss, insomnia, and other symptoms. It can be difficult to understand the differences in the types of TBI, which may go by different names. Learn the varying…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Concussion and a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Posted in Brain Injury on February 5, 2018
Brain injuries devastate families in ways more severe than almost any other type of injury one can suffer. The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C., has been helping Texans in the San Antonio area find relief after suffering brain injuries of all kinds. Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can leave the victims and their…
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